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The home of science, arts and inspiration
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Image credit: Sambourne House |
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South Ken's Secret Spots You Can't Miss!
South Kensington is a treasure trove of hidden gems, offering endless inspiration at every turn. Step inside Sambourne House, a breathtaking historic home filled with stunning interiors and artistic treasures, or visit the Royal College of Music Museum to uncover a fascinating collection of musical instruments that bring centuries of sound to life. For film lovers, the Ciné Lumière at Institut français offers a unique selection of screenings in an intimate setting, making it a perfect cultural escape. Plus tickets are only £5 for under 25s!
Time is running out to catch Naomi: In Fashion, the V&A’s stunning tribute to one of the most iconic supermodels of all time, celebrating her era-defining looks and the designers who shaped her career. Meanwhile, over at Kensington Palace, Dress Codes takes a closer look at how fashion has been used to express power, status, and identity throughout history, featuring never-before-seen royal pieces that redefined the rules of dress.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, why not turn a visit into a special day out? Whether it’s discovering world-class exhibitions, wandering through South Ken’s cultural gems, or gifting a museum membership, there’s no better place to celebrate in style. Check out our Mother's Day Itinerary for a brilliant day out in South Ken!
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| Win an Afternoon Tea for Two at the Science Museum! |
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Science Museum
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| Enter for your chance to enjoy an afternoon tea with a science-inspired twist! Discover culinary creativity combined with a celebration of science and art. |
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| Mother's Day in South Ken |
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| South Kensington offers a perfect mix of art, nature, and culture, with something for everyone. Whether you're exploring beautiful gardens or discovering world-class exhibitions, here’s a simple and enriching itinerary to make the day memorable. |
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| Naomi in Fashion |
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V&A South Kensington
Closes 6th April 2025 10.00am - 5.45pm |
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| Last chance to see! Explore the extraordinary career of fashion model Naomi Campbell. Through the work of leading global designers and photographers, celebrate her creative collaborations, activism and far-reaching cultural impact. |
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| Dress Codes |
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Kensington Palace
On until 30th Nov 10am-4pm |
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| Just announced! Discover never-before-seen royal and court fashion treasures in Dress Codes, a new exhibition at Kensington Palace. |
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| Giuseppe Penone: Thoughts in the Roots |
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Serpentine
3rd April- 7th Sept |
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| Through a series of sculptures and installations, visitors will encounter the delicate yet powerful ways in which Penone reveals nature’s hidden structures, rhythms, and gestures. |
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| Versailles: Science and Splendour |
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Science Museum
12th Dec- 21st April 2025 10am-6pm |
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| Discover how the Palace of Versailles used science as a tool of power in this illuminating new exhibition. |
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| Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery |
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Natural History Museum
Open daily from 3rd April. 10:00am - 5:50pm |
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| The Museum is excited to finally share Fixing Our Broken Planet, their first new permanent gallery since 2016! Explore the biggest challenges facing the planet and discover science-backed, hopeful solutions that will help us to create a more sustainable world. |
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| T. rex 3D (PG) |
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Science Museum
From Sat 5th April Various times |
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| Discover the planet’s fiercest, most famous dinosaur in dazzling 3D. |
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| Discovery Days: Spring Surprises |
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Hyde Park
8 - 10 April 11am - 3pm |
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| Free, educational holiday activities celebrating the signs of spring! The activities are suitable for the whole family to enjoy, allowing you and your children to connect with nature together. |
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| Family Fun: Nowruz Crafts and Traditions |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
22nd March 1pm - 4pm |
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| Join a drop in workshop decorating eggs for the Haft-Sin and tie ribbons on trees in the museum garden, sharing hopes and wishes for the Persian New Year. |
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| One to One: John & Yoko |
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Institut français
25th April - 1st May Various times |
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| This documentary explores the Lennons’ evolving politics and their complex personal lives as they search for Yoko’s estranged daughter, Kyoko, against the backdrop of the Nixon-McGovern election. |
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Image credit: Rob Harris for the Design Museum
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| Dark Fashion: The Burtonesque and the Gothic in Design |
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Design Museum
1st April 7pm - 8:20pm |
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| Join designer Dilara Findikoglu, writer Tish Weinstock and Professor and author Catherine Spooner an explore the semiotics of Gothic culture and its manifestations in fashion design. |
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| The Craft of Carpentry: Drawing Life from Japan’s Forests |
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Japan House London
12th March-6th July 10am-8pm |
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| Just announced! Step into the serene world of Japanese carpentry. This exhibition transports visitors from the living forests that sustain the craft to the celebrated structures it has produced. |
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| Film Music Gala 2025 |
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Royal Albert Hall
15th March 3pm & 7:30pm |
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| Back by popular demand, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns for another Film Music Gala at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring songs from much-loved movies and musicals. |
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| Lunchtime Lectures: Neurodivergence and Creativity |
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V&A South Kensington
20th March 1pm-1:55pm |
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| Is there a link between Neurodivergence and Creativity? How important is Neurodivergence within our creative industries? Can the creative industries survive without Neurodivergence? |
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| Dig Deeper: Dinosaur Behaviour |
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Natural History Museum
31st March 6:30pm - 8pm |
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| New fossil finds and cutting-edge techniques are allowing us to explore the big questions in dinosaur behaviour like never before. Experts will be diving into these intriguing questions at this Dig Deeper talk. |
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| Family Fun: Spring Flower Secrets |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
19th April 11am-12:30pm & 2:30pm-4pm |
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| Celebrate Spring at Leighton House by creating your own bouquet of handmade, papercraft flowers full of hidden messages, that you can take home with you. |
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| Everest through the lens |
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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
20th Jan - 15th April 10am - 5pm |
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| Another chance to see the Society's exhibition marking the centenary of the first Everest expeditions in the 1920s. |
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| Design Camp: Turn Plastic into Fabric for 8 to 11 year old |
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Design Museum
7th April & 30th May 10am-4pm |
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| In this hands-on workshop, children will learn how to transform ordinary plastic bags into fusible fabric, a durable and eco-friendly material that can be used for all kinds of creative projects. |
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| Lie Down and Listen Experience |
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Natural History Museum
29th & 30th Aug 7pm - 8:30pm & 8am - 9:15am |
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| Join the Museum for a soothing, late summer sound healing and lying-down classical concert experience beneath Hope the blue whale. |
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Discover South Kensington is an initiative of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group, a partnership of the cultural and educational organisations in and around Exhibition Road, South Kensington.
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Our partners include:
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The Design Museum
Goethe-Institut
Imperial College London
Institut franҫais
The Ismaili Centre
Kensington Palace
Natural History Museum
Royal Albert Hall
South Kensington Estates
Royal College of Art
Cromwell Place
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Royal Brompton Hospital
Royal College of Music
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
The Royal Parks
Serpentine Galleries
The Science Museum
V&A South Kensington
The Royal Society of Sculptors
Japan House
Westminster City Council
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